Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
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Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating...
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The Big Story: Rich in income, poor in wealth? Singapore’s inequality gap
Singaporeans are earning more than ever, with median household incomes crossing $12,000 a month in 2025. But higher paychecks don’t tell the whole sto...
Wealth Tracker: As Bitcoin’s wild ride continues, should investors hold on or bail out?
Bitcoin swung wildly this week, dipping as low as $60,033 before bouncing back above $70,000, leaving traders on edge after last week’s roller-coaster...
What’s Trending: You can now put your exes on the market & get ChatGPT to roast your job
Dating in 2026 has officially gone off the rails. On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into China’s bizarre viral trend of referring...
Market View: The Nikkei’s rally, Singapore local banks under pressure, and the US tech rebounds
On the local front, UOB takes the spotlight as we review its movements ahead of earnings later this month, alongside OCBC and DBS - the latter having...
The Big Story: Can the Bhumjaithai Party form a stable government after its electoral surge?
Thailand’s general election has produced a surprising outcome, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party projected to win around 198...
What’s Trending: Did Trump just go bananas with the Obamas? Meanwhile, commuters are buying underwear from a vending machine
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada cover a vending machine in Delhi stocked with underwear. The viral clip had people laughing, sh...
Wealth Tracker: After sell-off - Is gold poised for record highs in 2026?
Gold just did something we haven’t seen in years, a sharp drop, followed by an even sharper rebound. One moment it was sliding hard… the next, it was...
Market View: Japan election shock, DBS dips, ST engineering soars, and Walmart hits $1 trillion
On Market View, Sean Cheong speaks with David Kuo, Co-founder of The Smart Investor, to unpack the key market moves shaping Asia and beyond. First up:...
Sports Minutes: Overcoming traffic and turbulence, Geylang and Sailors pick up crucial wins
From traffic delays to tragic injuries, the Singapore Premier League delivered yet again - giving Sports Minutes plenty to discuss and dissect. Sailor...
Under the Radar: What is next for semiconductor optics firm MetaOptics post-SGX listing and how does it assess the effectiveness of listing on the local bourse? Its CEO explains.
Today we’re going to take you through the ins and outs of a semiconductor optics company that made the headlines for its performance post-IPO on the S...
Wealth Tracker: Is green-chip art the rebellious new player shaking up old-school portfolios?
Art has long been valued as both a cultural asset and a store of wealth, yet most artworks are bought once and never resold.
As sustainab...
The Big Story: Japan heads to the polls on Feb 8. Will Sanae Takaichi, its first woman PM cruise to victory?
On Feb 8, Japan will hold a snap election that could reshape the country’s political landscape. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seeking to strengthen...
What's Trending: Seaweed sold out, privacy checked out - The new Korean viral snack and a building built for one super-sized family
Aside from Dubai chocolate, what is Korea’s newest global craze now?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into the surpri...
Market View: Amazon plans to spend US$200B on AI build-out this year; Trump unveils TrumpRx discounted drugs website; Trump administration to end job protections for up to 50,000 federal workers; Intel, AMD reportedly notify customers in China of lengthy waits for CPUs; CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, NIO, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to watch
Singapore shares fell today as investors continue to mull a selloff in US tech stocks overnight.
The Straits Times Index dropped 0.7 per cent in...
Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors part ways with Head Coach Aleksandar Ranković with immediate effect
Lion City Sailors have announced the departure of Head Coach Aleksandar Ranković with immediate effect. Despite 8 wins in 8 league matches, the defend...
Sports Minutes: Amirul Adli on swapping BG Tampines Rovers for Negeri Sembilan despite Stags' flying high
At 30, Amirul Adli chose change. Speaking to Sports Minutes, he explains why he left BG Tampines despite their strong season, how he’s adapting to lif...
Wealth Tracker: Why Asia's investors are betting on private credit
Asia’s investment landscape is evolving and private credit is at the heart of the change. But how is private credit moving from niche portfolios to a...
The Big Story: Why is cancer screening participation low in Singapore? Here's why you should get screened early
Singapore faces a growing challenge in cancer screening, with participation rates for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers remaining worryingly lo...
What's Trending: Is JB petrol really worth it .. and are you smarter than ST's 'What’s The News' challenge?
Is cheap petrol across the Causeway really worth the trip or are Singapore drivers risking more than they realise? On this episode of What’s Trending,...
Market View: Shares of Qualcomm, Arm fell steeply on memory shortage concerns; Alphabet’s versus AMD’s results; Baidu approves US$5 billion share buyback, plans to issue first dividend; Nvidia’s possible AI chip sale to ByteDance; Keppel, SGX to watch
Singapore shares dipped today, in line with regional movements.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.24% at 4,953.78 points at 11.54am Singapore...
The Big Story: Is it time we stop underestimating polytechnic education?
Polytechnic diplomas have been a cornerstone of Singapore’s workforce since 1954, supplying skilled talent across industries from engineering and biom...
Wealth Tracker: Where the deals are - M&A trends investors should watch
M&A in 2026 is being shaped by a volatile, uncertain, and complex world. AI is transforming deal-making, Japan and India are seeing strong activity, a...
What's Trending: Can your kids survive China's XXL homework .. and Macron's aviators that moved markets
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh look at Chinese kids tackling homework the size of billboards, literally A0 sheets that have parents...
Market View: PepsiCo, AMD’s earnings in focus, results from Alphabet and Amazon.com to come; Fed Governor Stephen Miran resigns from White House role; Nvidia reportedly nears deal to invest US$20 billion in OpenAI; Gold prices climb more than 2 per cent, building on best day since 2008; Singtel, GuocoLand to watch
Singapore shares inched higher in early trade today.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.16% at 4,952.07 points at 10.06am Singapore time, with a v...
Sports Minutes: Zulqarnaen Suzliman on his ‘reset’; leaving Sailors to join Albirex on loan
He’s back on the pitch, back getting wins and back enjoying football. Zulqarnaen Suzliman joins Sports Minutes to talk about his Albirex loan switch,...
The Big Story: S$23.9B and 16.9M visitors in 2025 .. Can Singapore's tourism top that in 2026?
Singapore’s tourism sector has bounced back strongly in 2025, with tourism receipts hitting a record S$23.9 billion in the first three quarters—a year...
Wealth Tracker: Why DIY investors often undervalue what really drives their returns
Investing has never been more accessible. Across Asia, digital platforms and zero-commission trading have put the markets in the hands of millions of...
What's Trending: Coke or Pepsi? Also, AI agents are having their own social lives without us…
On today’s episode of What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada explore the bizarre new social platform Moltbook, where 1.4 million AI agent...
Market View: Asian stocks, gold rebound in calmer trade, investors monitor incoming earnings from AMD, Super Micro Computer; US tariffs on Indian goods to be cut from 50% to 18%; Reserve Bank of Australia raises rates for first time in two years; SGX, Keppel, S-REIT earnings to watch
Singapore shares rose today as Asian markets rebounded from the previous day’s losses.
The Straits Times Index was up 1.04% at 4,943.04 points a...
The Big Story: Will Singapore make its mark in space with a New National Space Agency?
On April 1, Singapore will officially launch its National Space Agency, setting its sights on growing the space sector, managing satellites, and boost...
Wealth Tracker: When the dollar weakens, what should you do?
The US dollar is sliding to levels not seen in years, the euro and sterling are surging, the Japanese yen is staging a dramatic turnaround, and the Si...
What's Trending: Gold hidden in your old SIM card? And did Melania Trump’s movie make millions?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the stories everyone’s talking about. First, we explore a viral sensation out of China: a s...
Market View: Sell-off in Asia amid chaotic selling in precious metals; Earnings out of Disney, Palantir, PepsiCo, AMD, Alphabet and Amazon this week; Alibaba to spend three billion yuan for Chinese New Year AI push; Asia’s factory activity expands on solid global demand; Looking ahead to Singapore Airshow 2026; ST Engineering, Singtel to watch
Singapore shares fell today to track movements in Asian equities.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.72% at 4,869.73 points at 2.14pm Singapore...
Sports Minutes: In fighting cubs and in form locals, underwhelming foreigners and under fire coaches
From in fighting cubs to in form players, under fire coaches to underwhelming foreign signings - Sports Minutes recaps all the talking points from ano...
The Big Story: Is the PSLE stress finally coming to an end? MOE considers reforms
Singapore’s education system has seen multiple reforms aimed at reducing academic pressure, from changes to streaming and PSLE scoring to a greater fo...
Wealth Tracker: Bitcoin slides to US$83,000 - Is now the time to buy the dip? Or is another crypto winter ahead?
Bitcoin just can’t seem to catch a break, after losing ground as investors shifted into gold and silver, it’s now sliding alongside precious metals in...
What’s Trending: Today you turn Chinese?... to K-pop fans spend $70,000 for an empty parcel
On today’s episode of What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into the TikTok sensation “turning Chinese,” a playful trend where non-...
Market View: Trump endorses bipartisan deal to avert fresh government shutdown, to announce Fed Chair pick today; Apple forecasts surge of up to 16% in revenue for March quarter, Assessment of S&P 500 companies’ performance this season; China reportedly gives DeepSeek conditional approval to buy Nvidia’s H200 AI chips; Core inflation in Japan’s capital slows in January; Keppel DC Reit, NetLink NBN Trust to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as investors continue to mull global earnings out this week.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.18% at 11.36am Si...
The Big Story: The Nipah virus is back - Will this be the next outbreak?
The Nipah virus, which has once again made the news following an outbreak in India’s West Bengal. While the number of confirmed cases is still small,...
Wealth Tracker: Should you ditch the dollar and lean to Asian currencies?
Asian currencies are surging. The US dollar is sliding. And political signals are shaking up global FX markets.
Is this the start of a new curre...